All creditors of the estate of WILLENE L. DELL, deceased, late of Appling County, Georgia, are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment to the estate.
This 7th day of October, 2013.
KAREN SHARPE AND SUSAN TURNER
EXECUTORS OF THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT
OF WILLENE L. DELL,
DECEASED
c/o Stephen L. Tillman
Attorney at Law
4 South Lee Street
Baxley, GA 31515
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All creditors of the estate of BLAIR A. SNYDER, deceased, late of Appling County, Georgia, are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment to the estate.
This 21 day of October, 2013.
JAMES D. WHITLEY AND ROBBIE D. WHITLEY,
Executors of the Last Will and Testament of Blair A. Snyder, deceased
c/o Stephen E. Tillman
Attorney At Law
4 South Lee Street
Baxley, GA 31515
10-30, 11-6, 11-13 & 11-20ch

All creditors of the estate of EDWARD J. DOWLING, deceased, late of Appling County, Georgia, are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment to the estate.
This 17th day of October, 2013.
CATHERINE ANN DOWLING,
Executor of the Last Will and Testament of
EDWARD J. DOWLING, deceased
c/o Stephen E. Tillman
Attorney at Law
4 South Lee Street
Baxley, GA 31513
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All creditors of the estate of Michael L. Lewis, Sr., deceased, late of Appling County, are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment to me.
October 8, 2013.
JEAN W. LEWIS,
Executrix of the
Estate of MICHAEL L. LEWIS, SR., deceased
Wm. Terry Turner
P. O. Box 328
Baxley, GA 31515
912-367-0311
terryturnerlaw@gmail.com
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Sealed bids will be received for the “Baxley Downtown Streetscape, Phase II in the City of Baxley,” in the Baxley City Hall, Baxley, Georgia, until 11:00 A.M. (Local Time), Tuesday, November 19, 2013, at which time they will be publicly opened and read.
The work under this Contract will consist generally of the following:
Demolition of existing sidewalks, ± 0.145 miles of leveling and resurfacing; ± 577 SY of concrete sidewalk; ± 1000 LF of 6” x 24” concrete curb and gutter; ± 525 SF brick pavers; ± 32 CY of Class B pavement widening; irrigation, landscaping, and all appurtenances for a complete project.
All work on the Project must be completed within 180 consecutive calendar days of date of notice to proceed.
Bid shall be submitted on Bid Proposal Forms furnished for that purpose, in accordance with the Contract Documents and the Plans and Specifications, which are on file and may be reviewed at the office of the City Manager and the office of Hofstadter and Associates, Inc., Consulting Engineers, 4571 Arkwright Road, Macon, Georgia 31210.
Copies of Bid Forms, Plans, Specifications and Contract Documents may be obtained from Hofstadter and Associates, Inc., 4571 Arkwright Road, Macon, Georgia 31210, upon deposit of $150.00 per hard copy set and $75. per digital set in .pdf format. No refund will be made for returned documents.
No bid will be considered unless sealed and filed with the City of Baxley prior to the time set forth above, and accompanied by a Bidder's Bond, payable to the City of Baxley for 10 percent of the amount of the bid; to be forfeited as liquidated damages in the event that the bid be accepted and the bidder fail to enter promptly into a written contract and furnish the required Payment Bond and Performance Bond and Insurance Certificates. There is a Disadvataged Business Enterprise (D.B.E.) requirement of 6% for this project. All D.B.E. firms must be certified with the Georgia Department of Transportation’s Equal Employment Opportunity Office. Bids arriving after the designated time will be returned unopened.
The Georgia Department of Transportation Standard Specifications, 2001 edition, Supplemental Specifications book, 2008 edition, and applicable supplemental specifications and special provisions apply to this project.
All Bidders whose bids are over $2,000,000.00 must be pre-qualified by the Georgia Department of Transportation.
All Bidders whose bids are under $2,000,000.00 must be pre-qualified or registered subcontractors with GDOT.
No bids shall be withdrawn for a period of 60 days after the opening of bids. The City of Baxley reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to overlook and/or disregard informalities or irregularities in the proposals.
The City of Baxley in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Acts of 1964 and 78 Stat. 252, 42 USC 2000d-42 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, part 21, Nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin in consideration for an award.
DATED: 10/23/13
CITY OF BAXLEY
P.O. BOX 290
BAXLEY, GEORGIA 31515
To all bidders:
The following items must be enclosed with every bid submitted or your bid will be rejected. Please check to make sure that all six items are enclosed and forms are completed before sealing envelope.
1. Bid bond or certified check
2. Work experience in proposal section
3. Contractor’s license number shown (if required for this project)
4. D.B.E. Goals Form
5. Federal aid and general certifications
A. Equal employment opportunity
B. Examination of plans and specifications
C. Conflict of interest
D. Drug free workplace
E. Non-collusion certification
6. Affidavit non-collusion
7. Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act Affidavit
AB-2
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By virtue of the Power of Sale contained in the Deed to Secure Debt from WILSON MOBILE HOMES, INC. to FNB SOUTH, N.A., dated January 9, 2004 recorded in Deed Book 285 page 551-557, Clerk’s Office, Appling County, Georgia, there will be sold by the undersigned at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the courthouse door at Appling County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in December, 2013, the following described property:
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in the Second Land District of Appling County, Georgia, consisting of 2.22 acres more or less of original Land Lot No. 188, and being bound as follows: Northwest by lands of James L. Hutcheson; Northeast by State Route 15; southeast by lands of Kristie L. Drew; and Southwest by lands of James L. Hutcheson. Said tract of land being more particularly described as Tract 1 on that certain survey and plat thereof by Merlin J. Tomberlin & Associates, dated June 4, 1999, recorded in Deed Book 15, Page 239, in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Appling County, Georgia
Property Address: 3200 Blackshear Hwy, Baxley, GA
Map and Parcel #0051-008
Said Deed to Secure Debt having been given to secure a note dated January 9, 2004 in the original principal amount of $55,710.00 with interest from date at the rate as specified therein
The debt secured by said Deed to Secure Debt has been and is hereby declared due because of among other possible events of default, failure to pay in accordance with the terms of said notes. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of the sale, including attorney(s fees.
To the best of the undersigned(s knowledge, the party in possession of the subject property is: Wilson Mobile Homes, Inc.
The above described property will be sold subject to unpaid state, county and city taxes to the highest bidder for cash and the proceeds will be applied to said indebtedness and the lawful expenses of said sale as provided in said security deed and a conveyance will be made to the purchaser at the sale as authorized by said security deed.
Debtor should contact FNB South, 198 W. Parker St., Baxley, Georgia, 31513 phone # 912-367-0200, as to any negotiations, amendments or modification of the above stated Note.
This the 3rd day of October, 2013.
FNB South as
Attorney-in-Fact for
Wilson Mobile Homes, Inc.
198 W. Parker St.
Baxley, GA 31513
912-367-0200
Jerome Adams
Attorney at Law
P. O. Box 1005
Douglas, GA 3l534
(912) 384-7109
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IN RE: ESTATE OF LELIA LUCILLE JOHNSON
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors of the estate of LELIA LUCILLE JOHNSON, late of Appling County, Georgia, deceased, are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned according to law; and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment to said estate.
This 30th day of October 2013.
GARY C. JOHNSON, Executor
345 Alpine Drive
Baxley, GA 31513
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Notice is given that Articles of Incorporation, which will incorporate McTwynn, Inc., have been delivered to the Secretary of State for filing in accordance with the Georgia Business Corporation Code. The initial registered office of the corporation is located at 426 East Parker Street, Baxley, Georgia 31513, and its initial registered agent at such address is Kimberly J. Wynn.
KRIS KNOX, INCORPORATOR
37 Tippins Street, Suite B
Baxley, Georgia 31513
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After coming off a well-played playoff game against the Faith Crusaders, the Appling Christian Eagles traveled up to Douglasville to take on the Kings Way Crusaders in a battle that seemed very improbable at the beginning of the season to many to even compete in. The thought of even attending a championship with eleven men seemed very absurd when going against a team that nearly outnumbered the Eagles three to one.
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Diane Rogers, Community Services Department Head, announces that Concerted Services, Incorporated, Appling County’s local Community Action Agency, will operate the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program funded by the Department of Human Services. The program income guidelines have been set at 60 percent of the state’s median income. The program will begin November 12, 2013.
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The Appling County Pirates (7-2 Overall, 6-0 Region 1-AAA) travelled to face the Tattnall County Battle Creek Warriors (4-4, 2-3) on October 25 and were able to remain unbeaten in Region 1-AAA play after a 42-28 win. The win also secured a playoff spot for the Pirates who will have an open week this Friday.
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Appling Christian Academy (ACA) faced off against Faith Baptist, of Ludowici, at Eagle Field on Friday night in the first round of the Georgia Christian Athletic Association’s semi-final football playoffs. The Eagles played extremely hard on both sides of the ball and in the end were the victors defeating the visiting Crusaders 62-36. With the win the ACA Eagles will now travel to Douglasville to face Kings Way Christian School on Friday, November 1, to decide which team will be crowned State Champions. The game is expected to start at 7:30 p.m.
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